California-Based Company Recalls Ice Cream Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

LA Testing highlights the importance of allergen labeling and food safety compliance.

Huntington Beach, California, July 3, 2026 A Northern California food manufacturer initiated a voluntary recall earlier this year involving dozens of ice cream products distributed through its retail locations. The recalled items were sold in consumer-sized packaging without proper ingredient labeling, posing a potential risk to individuals with food allergies. According to the recall notice, individuals with allergies or severe sensitivities to milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, or wheat could face serious or potentially.......[Read More] [All News]

California Heats Up: Rising Temperatures Increase Legionella Risk Across the Golden State

Why testing cooling towers and water systems is critical for public health, and how LA Testing delivers fast, accurate results.

Huntington Beach, California, June 30, 2026 As temperatures rise across California in June, public health experts are urging building owners, facility managers, and institutions to address a serious but often overlooked threat: Legionella bacteria. LA Testing, California’s premier Legionella laboratory and provider of sampling supplies and easy-to-use test kits, is highlighting the increased risks tied to warmer weather and low water usage.  Legionella, which causes Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever, thrives.......[Read More] [All News]

California Office Buildings Should Reevaluate Ventilation as Summer Temperatures Rise

LA Testing highlights HVAC performance and indoor air quality strategies to boost productivity and well-being.

Huntington Beach, California, June 24, 2026 As summer temperatures climb, office buildings across California face increased strain on HVAC systems. While cooling is often the priority, ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) are just as critical. LA Testing, a leading indoor environmental quality laboratory and provider of sampling supplies, test kits, building inspection tools, and air monitoring instruments, emphasizes the need to reassess ventilation strategies to protect occupant health and enhance productivity. Higher outdoor.......[Read More] [All News]

Summer Break Offers California Schools the Ideal Opportunity to Test for Mold and Indoor Contaminants

LA Testing offers laboratory services, sampling supplies, and monitoring instruments to help school districts ensure healthy learning environments before students return to classrooms.

Huntington Beach, California, June 22, 2026 As schools across California begin summer break, facility managers and maintenance teams have an ideal opportunity to evaluate indoor environmental quality before students and staff return in the fall.   During the school year, busy classrooms, offices, and common areas can make thorough inspections challenging. Summer break provides time for districts to conduct detailed assessments, address maintenance concerns, and identify hidden issues that could affect indoor air.......[Read More] [All News]

Summer Heat and Indoor Air Quality: Hidden Risks in California Homes and Workplaces

LA Testing offers solutions to detect accelerated mold growth, chemical emissions, and ventilation problems caused by higher temperatures and humidity.

Huntington Beach, California, June 18, 2026 With summer approaching and temperatures rising across the country, concerns about heat often focus on outdoor conditions. However, indoor environments can also be affected during warmer months. According to LA Testing, California’s premier indoor environmental quality and industrial hygiene testing laboratory, elevated temperatures and humidity can worsen indoor air quality in homes, offices, schools, and other buildings. Warm, moist conditions can accelerate mold growth, increase.......[Read More] [All News]

California Populations That May Face Greater Health Risks from Wildfire Smoke

LA Testing provides air and surface testing laboratory services, sampling supplies, and monitoring instruments to help identify wildfire smoke exposure and property damage.

Huntington Beach, California, June 16, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has highlighted several populations that may face increased health risks from exposure to wildfire smoke. According to the agency, the potential health effects from fine particle pollution in wildfire smoke can vary throughout a person’s lifetime, making certain groups especially vulnerable. The EPA identifies the following populations as being at higher risk: People with respiratory diseases – Individuals with conditions such.......[Read More] [All News]

Indoor Water Damage in California: Understanding Health Risks and Protecting Building Occupants

From mold growth to sewage contamination, water damage can create serious indoor exposure concerns.

Huntington Beach, California, June 12, 2026 Indoor water damage can lead to far more than ruined building materials, furniture, and personal belongings. In severe cases, it may compromise a structure’s integrity and create hazardous indoor conditions that put building occupants at risk.   The potential health risks depend largely on the source of the water. Water intrusion can introduce bacteria, viruses, mold, chemicals, and other contaminants into an indoor environment. Even damage caused by clean water, referred to.......[Read More] [All News]

Strengthening Workplace Protection: National Safety Month Highlights Resources for California Employers and Workers

LA Testing supports safer workplaces with industrial hygiene and environmental, health, and safety testing, monitoring, and compliance resources.

Huntington Beach, California, June 8, 2026 Each June, organizations across California and the United States observe National Safety Month, a campaign launched in 1996 by the National Safety Council (NSC) to promote safer workplaces and communities. The annual initiative encourages employers and employees to identify hazards, strengthen safety programs, and reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. The four weekly themes for National Safety Month 2026 include moving safety forward, staying safe on the road, promoting.......[Read More] [All News]